Ranger-led Education Programs

Lassen Volcanic National Park serves public and private school groups in thirty-six California counties, grades Kindergarten through college. Our ranger-led education programs are designed to meet the individual needs of classes and California State curriculum standards. All ranger-led programs are free of charge. The number of programs we can offer depends on park staffing and funding.

 

Reservations

Programs for school groups are very popular and dates fill quickly, so make reservations early. To make reservations, please contact the park education staff e-mail us . All programs are subject to availability of park staff.

Note: Education Programs are not available to the general public or organized groups (such as church groups, Scout groups, hiking clubs, etc.).

Public Ranger Lead Programs are available to the general public.

 

Reserve a Winter Ranger-led Education Program Now!

We are accepting reservations now until February 2nd for Winter curriculum-based ranger-led field trips e-mail us!

  • Winter Ranger-led Education Programs are offered Wednesday-Friday.
  • Minimum participant age is 7 years old, no child carriers permitted for safety.
  • Single Group Size limit is 30. A 1:5 ratio of chaperone to students is required. Teachers are required to attend but not included in this ratio. An excess number of adults is discouraged and not covered if using an educational fee waiver. Group sizes larger than 30 may be difficult to accommodate.
    • Example: 25 student class should bring 5 adults to chaperone and 1 licensed teacher.

Winter Programs offered from January to March include:

Program

Length

Duration

Brief

A: Winter-Ecology Snowshoe Walk
(Snowshoes Provided)

1-2 Miles

2 Hours

Strap on snowshoes and join a park ranger for up to 2 miles of snowshoeing experience! Enjoy how flora and fauna interact with Lassen’s winter wonders.

B: Winter Survival and Shelter Building
(Shovels Provided)

< 0.5 Mile

2 Hours

Put science into action building winter survival shelters. Explore human and animal body mechanics by learning how we and they adapt to Lassen’s harsh but beautiful mountainous winter conditions.

Be prepared for winter conditions. Bring the following:

  • Appropriate clothing and footwear such as water-resistant hiking boots or snow boots, layered clothing and water or wind resistant outer layer, hats, gloves, sunglasses, plus extras.

  • Food, as there is no food available within Lassen Volcanic National Park Monday-Thursday

What is provided?

  • Gear required for participation in programs will be provided only for the duration of the ranger-led program.

  • Participants are welcome to use their own snowshoes!

A: Winter Ecology Snowshoe Walk equipment provided:

  • Snowshoes provided to all participants.

B: Winter Survival and Shelter Building equipment provided.

  • Shovels provided for each participant.

  • Snowshoes available for chaperones/teachers only.




 

Ranger-led Education Programs are offered throughout the year!

Interested in what Ranger-led programs are available at other times of the year? Refer to the table below.

  • If interested in a program that is currently not being scheduled feel free to e-mail us, but programs will not be reserved outside its given reservation period. Outlined below are the timeframes reservations begin for education programs.

    November 1 for January through March snowshoe programs.
    February 1 for mid-May* through July programs.
    June 1 for August through mid-October* programs.
    * Programs may not be available for entire duration due to limited staffing and/or conditions.

Title Location Months Length Group Size

Winter Ecology Snowshoe Program

Southwest Entrance

January - March

2 hours

25 students

Winter Survival/ Snow Shelter Program

Southwest Entrance

January - March

2 hours

25 students

Volcanoes of Lassen Demonstration

Various Sites

mid-May* - mid-October*

30-60 minutes

-

Introduction to Lassen Volcanic NP

Various Sites

mid-May* - mid-October*

30 minutes

-

Hydrothermal Features

Bumpass Hell Parking Area or Sulphur Works

mid-May* - mid-October*

30-45 minutes

-

Lassen Habitats: Intro to Plant and Animal Communities

Various sites including Manzanita Lake, Lily Pond

mid-May* - mid-October*

Varies

-

Lassen Peak: Intro to its History and Eruption Sequence

Devastated Area and Lassen Peak Parking Area

mid-May* - mid-October*

20-30 minutes

-

Last updated: March 14, 2024

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